The Path10 Commandments for our daily walk

Exodus 20:16

03.10.2013

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Do This. Don’t Do That.

The Ten Commandments are the most famous set of rules in history.

But what if our understanding of the Ten Commandments is, well, off the path?

What we in English refer to as the Old Testament Law, the Hebrews referred to as the Torah. In its original language, the Torah was understood not as a set of legal or moral prescriptions - do this, don’t do that - but as a relationship. Torah is really a directional word that alerts us how to pay attention to God’s purposes and promises and providences.

Instead of laws, as in a courtroom, consider the Ten Commandments as the top ten of a complete teaching guide from God. Its purpose is to keep us on the right path, and save us from our human tendency to wander off and get lost.

“Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.” Psalm 119:35

The Path: 10 Commandments for Our Daily Walk

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Where everyone is welcome, nobody is perfect, and anything is possible.

NEW TO PEACHTREE

Tours of Peachtree: If you are new to Peachtree and would like to learn more about all of our exciting environments, begin by taking a tour of Peachtree! Tours are offered the second Sunday of every month and begin in the Williams Center after each worship service. Next Tour: TODAY

Exploring Peachtree: Join us in Room 2315 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. where you’ll learn more about Peachtree and have the opportunity to join our community. This interactive class is led by Executive Pastor Marnie Crumpler and other leaders. A light breakfast will be served. Next Class: MARCH 17TH

To schedule a tour or register for Exploring Peachtree, please contact Rebecca Madden at 404.842.2173 or rmadden@peachtreepres.org.

DR. HENRY BLACKABY IS COMING TO PEACHTREE MARCH 16TH

REGISTER NOW ONLINE: peachtreepres.org/news/blackaby

EXPERIENCING GOD This famous exploration of God’s will and design for our lives will transform your relationship to God.

TODAY’S MESSAGE

The Path: Of Headlines and Heartaches Scripture: Exodus 20:16 Preachers: Vic Pentz, 8:45, 10:00, and 11:15 a.m. In the 10 a.m. service this morning, we celebrate the sacrament of baptism. Baptism of infants is one way we look to the future. As we welcome these children into our fellowship, we also pledge that we will nurture their faith in the hope that they will one day profess their own faith in Jesus Christ.

NEWS OF NOTE

The Session has called a congregational meeting on Sunday morning, March 17th, immediately following the 10:00 Sanctuary service for the purpose of electing the 2013-2014 Elder Officer Nominating Committee.

Don’t miss this special event from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.!

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ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME

Prelude..................................................................................................Nicholas Bowden

**Life of the Congregation

*Call to Worship Pastor: Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. People: Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. Pastor: For the LORD is the great God, the great King above all gods. People: In his hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to him. The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land. Pastor: Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts. For he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. ALL: Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.

(from Psalm 95)

GIVE PRAISE TO GOD

**Hymn of Praise Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above.................................mit freuden zart

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Lighting of the Candles

C E L E B R A T I O N O F

worshipMARCH 10, 2013 - 8:45, 10:00 AND 11:15 AM SERVICES

BAPTISM SUNDAY

Frankfurt lawyer Johann Schutz

(1640-1690), an authority on canon law and a leader in forming small Bible Study groups in the

German church, originally titled this hymn, “Hymn of Thanksgiving,”

adding Deut. 32:3 beneath it: “I will

proclaim the name of the Lord; O praise the greatness of our God!” For what do you praise God this

morning?

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Placement of the Bible Sacrament of Baptism (10:00) Congregational Response (all singing, remain seated) Jesus Loves Me ...................................................................................jesus loves me Jesus loves me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong; they are weak but He is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.

Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors, And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

Offering Our Gifts This is My Father’s World.................................................................................terra patris arr. Diane Bish The Chancel Choir This is my Father’s world, and to my listening ears All nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres. This is my Father’s world, I rest me in the thought Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas, His hand the wonders wrought. This is my Father’s world, the birds their carols raise, The morning light, the lily white, declare their maker’s praise. This is my Father’s world, He shines in all that’s fair. In the rustling grass I hear Him pass, He speaks to me everywhere. This is my Father’s world, Why should my heart be sad, The Lord is King, let the heavens ring, God reigns, let the earth be glad.

This is My Father’s World sings the truth that all things under heaven are made by God and they reflect

his glory.

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*Hymn of Thanksgiving Holy, Holy, Holy (all singing).....................................................................nicaea

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning, our song shall rise to Thee. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty. God in three Persons, blessed Trinity. Amen!

LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD READ AND PROCLAIMED

The Path: 10 Commandments for Our Daily Walk Of Headlines and Heartaches (Commandment 9)...............................Vic Pentz Senior Pastor

Exodus 20:16........................................................................................Pew Bible, page 118

You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. Jeremiah 32:9-12............................................................................Pew Bible, page 1229

I knew that this was the word of the Lord; so I bought the field at Anathoth from my cousin Hanamel and weighed out for him seventeen shekels of silver. I signed and sealed the deed, had it witnessed, and weighed out the silver on the scales. I took the deed of purchase—the sealed copy containing the terms and conditions, as well as the unsealed copy— and I gave this deed to Baruch son of Neriah, the son of Mahseiah, in the presence of my cousin Hanamel and of the witnesses who had signed the deed and of all the Jews sitting in the courtyard of the guard.

GO IN GOD’S NAME

*Hymn of Response O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing........................................................azmon Page 9

*Invitation and Benediction

*Postlude...............................................................................................Nicholas Bowden

Charles Wesley wrote the words to O for a Thousand

Tongues on the first anniversary of his conversion, as his response to joy in

Christ. He originally wrote 18 stanzas.

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The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given

to the glory of God and in Loving Memory of

Gwen Williamsonby her husband, Jack Williamson and daughter, Robyn Williamson

and in Loving Memory of

Ethel and H. P. (Hic) Williamsongiven by their son, Jack Williamson and granddaughter,

Robyn Williamson.

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SANCTUARY SERVICES LEADING THE WORSHIP

Vic Pentz, senior pastor

Marnie Crumpler, executive pastor

Steve Huntley, pastor for grand adults

Marnie Crumpler, executive pastor

Jay Madden, pastor for mission

Mark Crumpler, pastor for teaching and spiritual formation

Vicki Harrington Franch, pastor for pastoral care

LEADING THE MUSIC

The Chancel Choir Mary Hoffman, director of music ministries Nicholas Bowden, principal organist

LIGHTING THE CANDLES Kate Moore, Terry Moore Elizabeth Nicholson, Will Nicholson

ELDERS PLACING THE BIBLESally Hinkle Eric Zimmermann Kathy Anderson

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10:00 AM SERVICEParents: Marty & Laura BlackSon: William McDanielDate of Birth: November 20, 2012Siblings: Lydia: age 3Grandparents: Edsel & Sherry Black Rick & Maggie BrunoScripture: Proverbs 3:5-6Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

10:00 AM SERVICEParents: Brooks & Lindsey HarvardSon: Woodfin James (Woody)Date of Birth: July 14, 2012Grandparents: James & Pamela Harvard Ken & Melinda HollonScripture: Matthew 5:14-16You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

10:00 AM SERVICEParents: Tad & Megan LowSon: Maddox TheodoreDate of Birth: May 25, 2012Grandparents: Ted & Tara Low Craig & Carolyn MillerScripture: 1 Samuel 1:27-28“I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the LORD. For his whole life he will be given over to the LORD.”

10:00 AM SERVICEParents: Adam & Britt RichardsSon: William Findley (Finn)Date of Birth: May 21, 2012Grandparents: Hank & Kathryn Coleman Bill (deceased) & Sharon Dennis Steve & Jeannie Richards Great Grandparents: Dorothy Dennis Will & Janice JacksonScripture: Philippians 1:9-11And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.

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8:45 AM SUMMIT SERVICEParents: Christopher & Tiffany CarrDaughter: Frances WelchDate of Birth: July 3, 2012Siblings: Julia: age 2Grandparents: Ron & Tina Brannon Thomas & Candice Carr William Ross Great Grandparents: Jack & Fae MaroonScripture: Proverbs 3:5-6Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

11:15 AM SUMMIT SERVICEParents: Eric & Keisha ColemanSon: James Zeb (Zeb)Date of Birth: August 9, 2012Grandparents: Debra Nelson Michael & Deborah Oldacre Darrell & Delores ColemanScripture: Romans 5:1-5Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.

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On Easter morning, the Sanctuary will be decorated with beautiful Easter Lilies. If you would like to take part by honoring or remembering your loved ones or special friends with a lily, please contribute $10.00 for each person you wish to remember (Mr. and Mrs. are two persons). Names of those being honored will be published in the Sunday, March 31st bulletin.

Simply fill out this form, make your check payable to Peachtree Presbyterian Church, and mail both to Kristy Blackmon, 3434 Roswell Road, NW, Atlanta, GA 30305. Mailed checks must be received by Friday, March 22nd. Checks dropped at the Welcome Center desk will be received until Sunday, March 24th. Please do not place orders in the collection plate.

In Memory Of:

In Honor Of:

Given By:

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EasterJoy!Fill the Sanctuary with

CAREGIVING CONCERNS

Hospitals Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital Henry Farmer

Emory Johns Creek Mary Grace Garrett (No Visitors)

Piedmont Evelyn Christian

St. Joseph Chuck Dilcher Manor Care Lucy Boze Jeanne Schwenk

Emory Mary Zumot

Family Member Deaths James Ronald Baer, 3/1 Father of Cathy Shaifer and Grandfather of Jack, Frank & James Shaifer

For pastoral care after hours (a personal crisis, death in the family, etc.) please call 404.693.6667

Experiencing God By Henry Blackaby

A modern classic that has sold 7 million of copies worldwide, Experiencing God is based on seven Scriptural realities that teach us how to develop a true relationship with the Creator. Experiencing God has been revised and expanded with newly written material.

Available in the Peachtree Bookstore and the Williams Center.

WEEKLY RECOMMENDED RESOURCE

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Jon Glass @jonglassJust announced a phone and Internet ban. The students

cheered. #bestreactionExpand10 July

Hallie Epperson @hallieeppersonBest sound of trip? Not waves. Our students as they laugh

with the children of Brasilito. #joyExpand

9 July

PPC High School @ppchighschool

The students’ goal is to learn everyone’s names before we

got to the hotel.Expand7 July

July 7th -16th

For more information and to register visitpeachtreestudents.org or call Jon Glass at 404-842-5829

High SchoolCosta Rica Mission Trip

Peachtree Student Ministries is partnering with the Atlanta Furniture Bank for our 6th Annual Furniture Drive on April 27th. The Atlanta Furniture Bank provides slightly used furniture to formerly homeless

individuals and families who have secured housing but don’t have any furniture.

We need your help in donating gently used furniture! In addition to all types of furniture, we are looking for small kitchen items, linens, TVs, etc.

To view a comprehensive list of needed items, please go to www.furniturebankatlanta.org/donate.php

For more information about donating furniture or volunteering on April 27th, please contact Jennifer Ferguson: jferguson@peachtreepres.org or 404-842-5867

6TH ANNUAL FURNITURE DRIVE

APRIL 18, 2013 AT 7:30 PM K E L L E T T C H A P E L

TICKETS FOR PURCHASE ONLINE AND AT THE DOOR.

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SIGN UP FOR FULLER SEMINARY LIVE @ PEACHTREE

New classes begin April 3 – June 12, 2013.

Beginning March 28th at 9pm and ending March 31st at 7am

EasterPrayer Vigil

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For more information, go to

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or contact Rebecca Madden at

rmadden@peachtreepres.org

or 404-842-2173.

To sign up, visit: peachtreepres.org/easterprayervigil

GOING GLOBAL WITH GOD

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Register online at www.peachtreepres.org.Follow the VBS links. | Register now thru April 15

Students (ages 12 and older prior to June 1, 2013) and adults are invited to

serve as leaders. See the website www.peachtreepres.org for more information and to volunteer.

June 3 – 6, 2013 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pmFamily Night on Thursday, June 6

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At Lent, the custom is that we’re supposed to give something up. Every year, it’s the usual suspects: Soda. Alcohol. Sweets.

Swearing. Social media. Fast Food. Chips. And of course the king of all Lenten sacrifices: Chocolate.

Poor chocolate. The guilty anecdote to a stressful life.

But does a chocolate abstinence program really help others? This year, we have some tasty advice:

Go ahead and eat the chocolate. Serve instead. Get connected with one of Peachtree’s 30 Days of Serving.

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Wellspring Living (11am-2pm) Sort, Tag, and Clean at Resale Boutique

LaAmistad (2:30-4:30pm) Assist Students during Sunday Study Hall

Agape Community Center (3:15-4:15pm) Tutor Elementary School Students

Foster Care Support Foundation (10am-2pm) Sort and Fill Orders for Foster Families

Buckhead Christian Ministry (10am-1pm) Bag Groceries in Food Pantry

LaAmistad (3:30-5pm) Assist Students with Homework and School Projects

Atlanta Day Shelter (10:30am-12pm) Serve Lunch for Homeless Women and Children

Atlanta Habitat for Humanity (8am-4pm) Build Peachtree’s 148th House Street GRACE (9:30am-12pm) Pack Food Bags

Covenant House Georgia (5:30-7pm) Prepare and Serve Dinner for Homeless Youth

Calvin Court (2-4pm) Bingo with Senior Adults

Georgia Avenue Community Ministry (9am-12pm) Organize and Clean Storage Closets

Clifton Sanctuary Ministries (4-6:30pm) Wash Linens and Eat Dinner with Residents

The Open Door Community (8:30am-1:30pm) Serve Lunch

Agape Community Center (3:15-4:15pm) Tutor Elementary School Students

Buckhead Christian Ministry (10am-1pm) Bag Groceries in Food Pantry

LaAmistad (3:30-5pm) Assist Students with Homework and School Projects

Atlanta Mission (6-8:30pm) Provide Childcare and Activities at My Sister’s House

Atlanta Habitat for Humanity (8am-4pm) Build Peachtree’s 148th House Wellspring Living (10am-12pm) Yard Work

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3434 Roswell Road NW | Atlanta, Georgia 30305 | www.peachtreepres.org | 404.842.5800

For more information visit www.peachtreepres.org

Lenten Prayer Service | 12:10 - 12:50 PM | Thursdays Thru March 21 Dr. Henry Blackaby | 9 AM–2 PM | The Summit in The Lodge Maundy Thursday Service | 7:00 - 8:30 PM | Sanctuary Easter Prayer Vigil | Begins 9:00 PM Thru March 31st at 7:00 AM Community Good Friday Service | 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Sanctuary Easter Egg Hunt | Chastain Park | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Easter Handbell Concert: Peachtree Choirs and Atlanta Concert Ringers | 4:00 PM

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UPCOMING KEY DATES AT PEACHTREE

EXPERIENCING GOD The life-changing study from

Dr. Henry Blackaby is coming to Peachtree!

Saturday, March 16, 2013

9am – 2pm in the Summit in The Lodge.

The cost is $15 and includes a

catered Chick-Fil-A lunch. Experiencing God books are available

for a follow up small group study.

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